During his reality TV days when he hosted The Apprentice, Donald Trump loved using the phrase: You are fired. It was his catchphrase, synonymous with other Trumpisms: gilded gold designs that look like they belong in the Ottoman Empire, membership of the WWE Hall of Fame, stream-of-consciousness speeches that hint at logorrhoea, taking credit for...
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‘Insult to Prez Murmu’: PM Modi attacks TMC govt over Santal event row; Mamata hits back
NEW DELHI: The row over last-minute venue change in President Droupadi Murmu‘s Santal event escalated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi slamming the TMC government in the state, claiming that they were against tribal communities. Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP for “using” the President to “malign” the state, advising Murmu to “not indulge...
Andrew Mangiapane reacts as Oilers trade sends him to Blackhawks before deadline
Andrew Mangiapane trade rumors (Credit: Getty Images) The NHL trade deadline week introduced several changes to the team rosters, and one of the most significant changes for the Edmonton Oilers was the decision to separate from winger Andrew Mangiapane. The Chicago Blackhawks’ agreement was finalized at the last moment when Edmonton was seeking to restructure...
Abhishek got upset when I called ‘Aish’; Virat-Anushka are friendly: Paparazzo
Celebrities are often photographed by paparazzi at airports and restaurants in Mumbai, and their reactions to photographers vary widely. While some stars happily pose, others prefer to keep their distance. Now, paparazzo Snehkumar Zala has shared his experiences of interacting with several celebrities, including Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma and Taapsee...
‘Sab same line chipka rahe hain’: SKY shrugs off Santner’s ‘silence the crowd’ remark
Suryakumar Yadav responded to comments made by Mitchell Santner about silencing the home crowd in the final NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday responded to comments made by Mitchell Santner about silencing the home crowd in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad, saying such remarks have become common...
Girl in frame, aunt in shadows: Could North Korea get its first female supreme leader?
Could North Korea get its first female supreme leader? For most of the world, North Korea remains a sealed stage.Apart from routine missile launches, grand military parades and the carefully filtered images released by state media, the inner workings of Pyongyang’s ruling elite remain deeply opaque.Rarely does a single photograph disrupt that familiar script. But...
‘Xi’s world order died with Khamenei’: How US bombs in Iran are shaking Beijing
For years, China tried to have it both ways in the Middle East. It wanted cheap Iranian oil without the burden of getting entangled with the Ayatollah regime. It wanted Gulf investment, Gulf markets, and Gulf goodwill, while also keeping ties to Tehran. It wanted America tied down in endless regional crises, but without the...
‘Betrayed the country’: Rahul attacks PM Modi again over US trade deal
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having “betrayed the country” by entering into a trade agreement with the United States, claiming the deal would adversely affect farmers and small businesses in India.Gandhi made the remarks while inaugurating the valedictory function of...
Gold, cash & more! TVK chief Vijay wooes women voters, promises ‘super-good regime’
NEW DELHI: TVK chief Vijay on Saturday unveiled a slew of welfare promises ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, including several women-centric schemes, echoing a strategy that has proved electorally successful in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and recently Bihar.The poll promises by actor-turned politician include 8 gram gold, silk saree to women beneficiaries...
‘One game away from changing tide’: NZ captain backs Chakravarthy ahead of final
Mitchell Santner, Varun Chakravarthy New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said on Saturday that New Zealand are aware of the threat posed by Varun Chakravarthy ahead of the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against India, even though the spinner has not had a strong tournament so far.New Zealand will face India in the...
